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The Case Against Nationalism
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The idea of different countries each having their own armies will be seen as ridiculous, just as it is ridiculous that lords from different English cities would engage in civil strife, according to historian Thaddeus Russell. Libertarianism tends to be consistently anti-war, but the right has historically been associated with war and nationalism.
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Martin Luther King Jr. identified himself as a Christian or democratic socialist, as he believed anti-racism and struggles for equal rights were intertwined with social and economic justice.
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Martin Luther King Jr. identified himself as a Christian or democratic socialist, as he believed anti-racism and struggles for equal rights were intertwined with social and economic justice. However, this message has been diluted and co-opted over time.
ChapterThe Case Against Nationalism
Episode#349 – Bhaskar Sunkara: The Case for Socialism
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ChapterThe Case Against Nationalism
Episode#349 – Bhaskar Sunkara: The Case for Socialism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea of separate armies based on national identity is likely to be seen as ridiculous in the future, similar to the idea of lords engaging in civil strife in medieval times.
1:52:44 - 1:57:30 (04:45)
Summary
The idea of separate armies based on national identity is likely to be seen as ridiculous in the future, similar to the idea of lords engaging in civil strife in medieval times. The association of war with the right-wing has been consistent, while many libertarians are also anti-war, and socialists oppose it as an organizing plank.